Description
This homemade Chocolate Meringue Pie features rich bittersweet chocolate, creamy filling, and a light meringue topping. It’s an easy yet impressive dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 ¾ cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 6 oz bittersweet chocolate
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large egg whites
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cream of tartar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Roll out the pie dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming and crimping the edges as desired.
- Chill the crust in the fridge for 30 minutes or in the freezer for 15 minutes to prevent shrinking.
- Prick the base of the crust with a fork to prevent puffing. Line with parchment paper or foil and fill with weights.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20 minutes.
- Carefully lift out the parchment and weights, then return the crust to the oven and bake uncovered for 10-15 more minutes until lightly golden brown. Cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the pie crust is completely cool before adding the filling to prevent it from becoming soggy.
Using room temperature egg whites can help achieve a better volume for the meringue.
For a richer flavor, use high-quality bittersweet chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg